Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
78
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Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 19 | 24 | 16 | 78 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 31 | 21 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 112-78. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.